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ANTONY has received backlash on social media during a challenging first half at Fulham.
When supporters turned on the £85 million player, the Manchester United winger was likened to Bebe.
Others called his first 45 minutes at Craven Cottage the “worst half of football ever seen,” with United providing little in the way of offensive threat.
To the annoyance of United supporters, Antony was repeatedly fouled out of the game by Antonee Robinson.
After 63 minutes, Facundo Pellistri took the place of the Brazil star.
One fan wrote furiously on X, the former Twitter platform: “Antony is worse than Bebe!!!” Worst winger for United ever.
In his seven United appearances across his four years at Old Trafford, Bebe managed just two goals.
This week, he was also named the club’s worst-ever signing.
Someone else wrote, “Antony might be one of the worst players I’ve ever seen in the Premier League.”
“Antony is the worst United signing of all time,” a third fan commented, despite the fact that the list is lengthy.
Another person said: “Ten Hag should be sacked just for buying Antony alone – got to be one of the worst signings ever, what does he do?”
Another person countered, saying, “Antony ought to be replaced at halftime. I’ve never watched a worse first half of football than he is.”
“Antony pound for pound 100% the worst player ever the Premier League has seen, embarrassing,” said a fan.
After the break, Antony’s afternoon didn’t get any better; Erik ten Hag took his place and Facundo Pellistri in the
This season, the 23-year-old has yet to score or provide an assist, and both fans and analysts have criticized his play and demeanor.
Jeremy Doku and Gary Neville clashed during the Manchester derby last weekend, and Neville took aim.
Midweek, Andy Cole, a legend of United, also had criticism for the Brazilian. stating “he would absolutely drive me crazy.”
